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Is the plantar fascia a ligament or a tendon?
The plantar fascia is a ligament. It is a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and helps support the arch of the foot.
What is a Strong tendon in an animal's neck?
The nuchal ligament is a strong tendon found in the neck of some animals, such as horses and giraffes. It helps to support the weight of the head and maintain proper posture.
Is a ligament the same as a joint?
No, a ligament is a fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones, while a joint is the point where two or more bones meet to allow movement. Ligaments help stabilize joints and prevent excessive movement.
What connects a muscle to a tendon?
A muscle is connected to a tendon through specialized structures called myotendinous junctions. These junctions are composed of collagen fibers that extend from the muscle tissue into the tendon, providing a strong and resilient connection between the two tissues. The myotendinous junction plays a crucial role in transmitting the force generated by the muscle to the tendon, allowing for movement and stabilization of the joints.
What is another name for the tendon?
Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle or gastrocnemius to the heel, and the quadriceps tendon, which connects the front thigh muscles to the kneecap (patella).
What is a strained muscle?
it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled it is when a tendon or ligament is pulled
Is the ACL a ligament or a tendon?
the acl is a ligament .
What tendon is used to reconstruct anterior cruciate?
The most common tendon used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is the patellar tendon, which is harvested from the patellar bone and tibial tubercle. Other options include the hamstring tendons (semimembranosus, semitendinosus) or quadriceps tendon. The choice of tendon graft depends on various factors like patient's age, activity level, and surgeon's preference.
Do tendon and ligament have striation?
No.
Other word for tendon beginning with l?
Ligament.
Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex?
The patellar tendon, just underneath the kneecap
What is another word for tendon that begins with the letter L?
ligament
What makes a muscle different from a tendon or ligament?
It has the ability to contract.
What initiates joint movement?
the tendon conective tissue or ligament
Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone is?
It is called a tendon.
Is ligament the mart of a muscle that attches the muscle to bone?
Ligament attaches bone to bone tendon attaches muscle to bone
Is the plantar fascia a ligament or a tendon?
The plantar fascia is a ligament. It is a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and helps support the arch of the foot.
